Live traffic, travel, news and weather updates across Somerset for Wednesday, August 30

It's Wednesday at that means nearly halfway there to the weekend, and for many the last weekend before children go back to school.

We will bring you the latest breaking news, traffic, travel and weather updates here to help you get through your day.

The big story from yesterday evening was a large barn fire in Langport involving 200 tonnes of hay , which firefighters were tackling well into the night. The cause of it is still unknown at this stage.

A traffic update from further afield

How are the roads looking right now?

Slow traffic due to poor driving conditions on M4 Eastbound between J29 A48(M) and J26 A4051 (Malpas Road).Traffic is being affected by the earlier rainy weather conditions

Created at 16:20 Updated at 17:50

A38 - BRADFORD-ON-TONE - SOMERSET

Slow traffic on A38 between Silver Street and B3187 Taunton Road / Summerfield Way (Chelston Roundabout). In the roadworks area.Created at 7:37 Updated at 15:51

A38 TAUNTON ROAD - BRIDGWATER - SOMERSET

Slow traffic on A38 Taunton Road around Rhode Lane. In the roadworks area.Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks.

Created at 7:07 Updated at 16:54

A39 GLASTONBURY ROAD - WELLS - SOMERSET

Traffic returned to normal on A39 Glastonbury Road near Jocelyn Drive.Created at 12:19 Updated at 17:34

BROADWAY - BRIDGWATER - SOMERSET

Traffic heavier than normal on Broadway in the centre of Bridgwater. Travel time is 11 minutes.Created at 6:32 Updated at 17:45

MAIN ROAD - BLAGDON HILL - BOTH DIRECTIONS - SOMERSET

Main Road in both directions closed, slow traffic due to accident between Blagdon Hill and Staplehay. Police directing traffic.The road is closed following an accident near the Lamb & Flag Inn. Police are diverting traffic down local roads. Affecting traffic travelling betweenBlagdon Hilland Taunton.

Created at 16:58 Updated at 17:26

ST JOHN STREET - BRIDGWATER - SOMERSET

Traffic heavier than normal on St John Street near The Crown Inn. Travel time is four minutes.

17:22Liam Trim

That A371 crash has been cleared

A371 - DITCHEAT - SOMERSET

Traffic easing and road cleared, accident cleared on A371 near Snagg Lane.Created at 15:37Updated at 17:08

Police investigation into huge barn fire

A police investigation will be launched into the cause of a huge barn fire near Langport yesterday (August 29).

Around 200 tonnes of straw and hay was destroyed in the blaze as fire fighters battled through the night to keep it under control and protect nearby buildings.

Two fire engines were still on the scene this morning (August 30), and a Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson has confirmed that a joint investigation between the fire service and the police will take place.

Pratchett’s hard drive was crushed by a vintage John Fowler & Co steamroller named Lord Jericho

08:28

Miserable weather forecast

08:02

Fire crews called to overturned tractor

The fire service were called to reports of a tractor which had overturned, and one appliance from Wellingotn attended the incident.

Upon arrival crews confirmed one tractor on its side, all persons free and clear of the vehicle.

Crews confirmed the road was blocked, and police were in attendance and assessing the scene.

Crews made the tractor safe, and moped up fuel from the tractor using mud from a nearby bank.

07:36

Lucky escape for this driver

A lucky driver crushed his BMW under a tractor trailer - and climbed from the wreckage with barely a scratch. Four fire crews and police rushed to the country road in Wiltshire after reports that a person was trapped inside the mangled motor.